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After facebooking more with Trisha Oubre (fitness model) about how HER skinny oatmeal waffles have FOUR waffles per serving… clearly, she had a secret I did not. I got back to experimenting with my skinny oatmeal waffles this morning and came out with a new and improved recipe. This one’s especially good for people who like to eat a lot, are on a high protein diet (more than 20g of protein in this one) and don’t mind a softer texture of waffle. If you’re in this for a crispy texture, then check out my original waffle recipe.

The Skinny

SO, here’s my refined waffle recipe – meant to serve ONE with FOUR WAFFLES – which I’ve decided to call the skinny waffle. It’s code name is the womelette, because it’s a hybrid between a waffle and an omelette.

This is a good post workout protein/carbohydrate combination if you leave out the coconut oil – it’s best to avoid fats during the post workout recovery window because they can slow the digestion of other nutrients in your digestive system. Add a high glycemic index (sweet!) garnish like maple syrup or honey to enhance muscle growth if you’re trying to put on muscle mass.

By the way, did you know that waffles freeze well? Make a big batch of these, put them in the freezer and reheat in the toaster oven.

Skinny Oatmeal Waffles

This skinny waffle recipe is very high protein - I almost named it the WOMELETTE because it's a cross between a waffle and an omelette. It's a twist on a popular bodybuilding breakfast - oatmeal and egg whites. THIS WHOLE RECIPE SERVES ONE PERSON!

Author: Lauren Saglimbene

Recipe type: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Serves: 1

Ingredients

5 egg whites (~1 cup)

⅓ cup old fashioned oats, uncooked

1.5 teaspoons coconut oil

½ teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

Preheat waffle iron.

Add all ingredients to a food processor and blender. Blender until smooth.

Pour into your waffle iron. These waffles cook faster than a traditional batter, so keep your eye on the waffle iron so they don't burn. My iron takes about 2 minutes to cook these.

Remove from the iron, garnish and enjoy! I top mine with fresh berries that I smash or muddle.